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CF06 AHY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,253 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear anti roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at flexi join - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm inner bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to near limits on outer edges - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rods/arm - bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward lower arm bottom ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear anti roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at flexi join - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm inner bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to near limits on outer edges - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rods/arm - bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe chassis to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all tie rod/link arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at forward wheel arch/sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,712 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,182 miles

wear noted on rear tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 35,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,637 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,113 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 13,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CF06 AHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF06 AHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF06 AHY registered?

CF06 AHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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